The two artifacts were bought by the Sunshine Group Joint Stock Company at an auction in Spain and donated to the province, home to the complex of royal palaces of the Nguyen Dynasty.
The mandarin hat was made by around the end of the 19th century or early 20th century, while the silk dress dates back to the 19th century.
They will be preserved at the Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts and displayed for free-of-charge public view until the end of this year.
Hoi An’s history told through printing woodblocks, imperial rescripts
NDO – The historic milestones of the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An, and Quang Nam province in general, are being told through an exhibition featuring relevant printing woodblocks and imperial decrees.
Agreement signed to preserve and promote Hai Van Gate national site
NDO – A cooperative agreement was signed between the authorities of central Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city on February 20 to preserve and promote the historical and architectural values of Hai Van Quan (Hai Van Gate) national relic site.
Spratly and Paracel Islands on the Hue Nine Dynastic Urns
Hue’s nine dynastic urns are not only national treasures indicating the authority and power of the Nguyen Dynasty, the final feudal dynasty of Vietnam, but also evaluated as a geographical book, a unique encyclopedia of Vietnam in the early 19th century. In particular, on the nine dynastic urns, many names of mountains, rivers and marine islands of Vietnam are shown quite clearly and convincingly. This shows that our ancestors had deep awareness of national sovereignty, including marine islands.
King Bao Dai’s Palace
Located on Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, Bao Dai’s Palace is a charming structure with a European renovated architectural style that helps beautify this romantic city.
My Xuyen wood carving features Hue Royal Court
My Xuyen, a village in Phong Dien district 40 km north of Hue, has been famous for wood carving for hundreds of years.
